Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Our Rating
7.7
8.2
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
153
222
Restaurants
3
21
Pools
3
11
Year Opened
2014
2017
Year Renovated
—
2021
Features
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Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Venues
12
26
Included
11
26
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Room Categories
4
12
Suite Categories
0
12
Activities Comparison
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Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
Sandals Royal Barbados
Total Activities
20
24
Included
14
18
Extra Charge
6
6
Pros & Cons
Grand Decameron Los Cabos, A Trademark All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Costa Azul Beach on the Sea of Cortez has reliably swimmable water — a genuine advantage over Cabo San Lucas Pacific-side resorts where swimming is often restricted.
15-20 minute airport transfer and a price point well below comparable Los Cabos properties make this the most accessible entry point to an all-inclusive Sea of Cortez stay.
Three pools with a dedicated adults-only option give both families and couples their own pool areas.
Cons
The property shows its age — rooms and common areas in some sections haven't been comprehensively updated; manage expectations accordingly and ask about recently maintained rooms.
Three restaurants is a thin dining program for a week-long stay; book Luna and Suki on your first day or the rest of the week defaults to the buffet.
No large-scale kids club or structured family entertainment beyond video games and movie nights — families expecting a full children's program will be disappointed.
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
Summary
Sandals Royal Barbados has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues, while Sandals Royal Barbados offers more activities.
